Unlike in the earlier Germanic band, in the Christian Middle Ages a vassal's primary loyalty was to the local church bishop rather than his secular lord.

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In the Christian Middle Ages, a vassal's primary loyalty was still to his secular lord, rather than the local church bishop, despite the influence of the church on medieval society. However, the church did play a significant role in feudal society, with many high-ranking church officials holding important secular positions as well.

Unlike in the Earlier Germanic Band, in the Christian Middle